leaving

[lee-ving]

noun

1. something that is left; leave; left; residue.

2. leavings, leftovers or remains; refuse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leaving¹

First recorded in 1300–50, leaving is from the Middle English word leving. See leave ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Anyone leaving their car parked outside a cafe or restaurant will almost certainly be approached by a couple of young men asking for a fee after claiming they have "guarded" the vehicle.

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Black Americans had been segregated in the service and often barred from combat roles, leaving them with essentially custodial duties.

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Instead of leaving for Florida, he moved in full-time with Alexander and chose to enroll at St. Augustine High, where Alexander was an assistant.

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China isn’t buying U.S. soybeans amid the trade war with Washington, leaving American farmers in a pinch, and they have objected to taxpayer funds being used to help a competitor.

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Legal observers said the dollar figure fell well short of the typical federal prosecution alleging bank fraud, leaving an impression that the case wasn’t about the money.

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Related Words

• chunk 
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• hunk 
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